assertive

柯林斯词典

1. ADJ Someone who is assertive states their needs and opinions clearly, so that people take notice. 坚定自信的
Women have become more assertive in the past decade. 妇女在过去十年已变得更坚定自信。
2. assertivenessN-UNCOUNT 坚定自信
Chantelle's assertiveness stirred up his deep-seated sense of inadequacy. 仙黛尔的坚定自信激起了他根深蒂固的自卑感。

I've had to train myself to be more assertive at work .
Don't let him boss you around like that - try to be a bit more assertive!
In difficult situations like that, it's important to be assertive without getting angry or aggressive .
I've become a lot more assertive as I've got older , and will no longer put up with bad service .
He taught his children to be assertive and to stand up to the bullies .